Chicago Coordinated Nonviolence Training

A growing number of groups in Chicago are working together to coordinate a series of events and trainings about the power of nonviolence to effect social change We're hoping these resources will help people all over the world prepare for the NATO Summit being held in Chicago, May 20-21, 2012.

On this page you will find a calendar of events in Chicago, resources for further study, and contact information for groups who are willing to facilitate nonviolence trainings as well as to provide programs in the theory of nonviolence, history of nonviolent campaigns, and other aspects of the power of nonviolence to effect social change.

AFSC San Francisco publication on nonviolent direct action with interviews with George Lakey and Erica Chenoweth, plus "Lessons from Seattle" by Chicago's own Ken Butigan and several articles on nonviolence and Occupy.

Who we are

AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Learn more

Where we work

AFSC has offices around the world. To see a complete list see the Where We Work page.